Izaya
Fact sheet
- Name
- Izaya
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The masculine first name Izaya is regarded as a Japanese form of Isaiah, which has its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Yesha'yahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ). In direct translation, the name means 'salvation of the Lord', 'the Lord helps', 'the Lord is salvation', and 'the Lord is rescue'.
What does the name Izaya mean?
Izaya is a masculine first name that is considered a Japanese variant of Isaiah and can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew name Yesha'yahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ). The translation of the name includes the meanings 'salvation of the Lord', 'the Lord helps', 'the Lord is salvation', and 'the Lord is rescue'. Its roots lie in ancient Hebrew and consist of the elements yasha' (יָשַׁע), meaning 'to save', 'to secure', 'to help', or 'to free', and yah (יָה), which means 'name of the Hebrew God'. In the Old Testament as well as in the Tanakh, Isaiah was the son of Amoz and is regarded as the first significant prophet in history, who predicted many future calamities. Other variants of the name include Jesaja, Esaias, Isaia, Isaias, Isaija, Isaja, Isajah, and Izaiah.
Where does the name Izaya come from?
The origin of the name Izaya can be traced back to ancient Hebrew roots, carrying the meaning 'salvation of the Lord'. The ancient Hebrew components are yasha' (יָשַׁע), meaning 'to save', 'to secure', 'to help', or 'to free', as well as yah (יָה), which refers to 'the name of the Hebrew God'. The name is common in the Japanese language.
How do you pronounce Izaya?
Izaya is pronounced approximately as 'Ih-zah-yah'.
When is the name day of Izaya?
Izaya celebrates its name day on May 9 and July 6.
Popularity
In Germany, Izaya is among the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common masculine first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2018, reaching 3,918th place. In the last ten years, Izaya has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,284th.
Nicknames & pet names
Iza / Izzy / Zaya
Famous people
- Izaya Orihara (Protagonist from the anime/manga 'Durarara!!')
Frequently asked questions about the name Izaya
What is the origin of the name Izaya?
Izaya has ancient Hebrew roots and is a Japanese variant of the name Isaiah, which means 'salvation of the Lord'.
What does the name Izaya mean?
The name Izaya means 'the Lord helps', 'the Lord is salvation', and consists of the elements for 'to save' and the name of the Hebrew God.
How popular is the name Izaya?
Izaya is relatively common in Japan and is also gaining popularity in other countries, especially among parents looking for modern and unique names.